Damascus, Sept. 14 (SANA)Syria’sPeople’s Assemblyon Monday approved a hearing withEnergy Minister Mohammad al-Bashiron the reasons behind the latest increase inpetroleum product pricesand the circumstances surrounding the pricing bulletin issued on Sunday.

The hearing, approved at the request of the head of theAssembly’s Energy Committee,will seek clarification from the Energy Ministry on the factors behind the increase and the considerations behind the decision.

The move comes as the People’s Assembly resumes the third sitting of the first extraordinary session of its first legislative term.

The session’s agenda also includes hearing fromEducation Minister Mohammad Abdul Rahman Turko.

The Energy Ministry has said the latestfuel price adjustmentwas driven by exceptional increases in the global cost of petroleum products, higher transport and insurance expenses, and reduced domestic refining capacity during the ongoing overhaul of Baniyas Refinery.

The ministry has described the measure as temporary, saying prices and costs will remain under review in line with developments inglobal marketsand the restoration of domestic refining capacity once the refinery overhaul is completed.